Quality Technician II, Metallurgical(2nd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace•Carson, CA

83d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Quality Technician, Lab Tech in our Carson location. The Quality Tech Lab – In Process Lab performs metallurgical and/or mechanical testing on manufactured products. This role handles complex testing of manufactured products due to a broad understanding of test systems, and/or metallurgy. The technician must demonstrate successful completion of training qualifications and examinations for NADCAP accreditation.

Requirements

Prior laboratory experience in mechanical and/or metallurgical testing OR mechanical and metallurgical laboratory training relating to mechanical and metallurgical testing
High school diploma or GED preferred
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

2 years of lab related testing experience.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs complex or unusual tests as required for metallurgical evaluation.
Uses and is proficient in the use of instrumentation and control systems, including static and dynamic strain measurement, temperature control and measurement, atmospheric effects, hardness machine, load cells, tensile, x-ray plating, hydrogen determinator, fatigue, stress rupture, etc.
Troubleshoots faulty equipment and investigates suspect test data, such as conducting hardness and tensile strength correlation studies, etc.
Performs all types of mechanical testing as required, including the calculating, conducting, and reporting of test results.
Performs special testing procedures and programs as required, such as investigating/verifying customer returns.
Makes recommendations to the Lab Supervisor on improving equipment and test techniques.
Conducts a quarterly test fixture inventory and prepares orders for new tooling or replacement tooling as necessary.
Provides technical guidance for laboratory technicians less familiar with equipment and procedures.
Tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used.
Calibrate and maintain all metallurgical/test equipment in test lab.
Assist with audit preparations if required.